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Sponsored Post 01 July 2026
If you’re thinking about jumping into the stock market, you’ll probably hear about demat accounts and trading accounts right away. At first, it is easy to think they’re the same thing. A lot of beginners just open both—no questions asked—without really knowing why they need each one.   And...

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Moneylife Digital Team 30 June 2026
HDFC Bank's board has cleared the appointment of Rajiv Kumar, a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, as the lender's part-time non-executive chairman, bringing to a close a prolonged hunt for a permanent head of the board...

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Moneylife Digital Team 27 June 2026
HDFC Bank Limited on 27 June 2026 announced the conclusion of an independent legal review commissioned earlier this year, stating that the review found no evidence to support the concerns raised by former part-time chairman and independent director Atanu Chakraborty in his resignation...

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Sponsored Post 01 June 2026
A savings bank account is traditionally a deposit account where customers can park money and earn interest. Modern-day savings accounts offer much more. Apart from conventional banking, they now support online transactions, UPI linking, and so much more. Opening a new savings account used to...

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Sponsored Post 23 March 2026
Opening a Demat account in 2026 is quite easy. Thanks to digitalisation, you can open it in a few simple steps at your convenience. That said, having a Demat account today goes beyond convenience. It is about flexibility, understanding the costs, and ensuring the account fits your investing...

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Sponsored Post 02 March 2026
Winning trades get attention, but losing them teaches the real lessons. If you’ve spent time in the market, you know how those profits feel good, but losses arrive without warning - more so with day trading risks and the sharp moves seen in F&O trading.    That’s why risk management in...

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Moneylife Digital Team 23 February 2026
IDFC FIRST Bank finds itself navigating a double crisis. On 21 February2026, the Bank disclosed to stock exchanges a significant fraud involving unauthorized and fraudulent activities by certain employees at its Chandigarh branch — with the quantum under reconciliation pegged at approximately...

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Sponsored Post 19 February 2026
Life doesn’t always give a warning before springing unexpected expenses: a sudden medical bill, a job loss, or an urgent home repair. That’s why an emergency fund isn’t optional anymore; it’s a non-negotiable safety net.    The good news? You don’t need complicated investments to get started....

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Sponsored Post 04 July 2025
New Delhi [India], July 3: Ever had to drop everything just to approve one payment? Maybe you’re chasing down someone for account details, switching tabs between spreadsheets, or refreshing a bank portal that just won’t load. That’s where a payouts API starts to make sense.    Manual payments...

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Sponsored Post 29 April 2025
Getting your first Credit Card while in college is a significant step toward financial independence. A student Credit Card can help you build a strong credit history, manage expenses, and even enjoy rewards and benefits. However, applying for a Credit Card requires careful planning and...

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Sponsored Post 11 April 2025
With the cost of education and skill development steadily rising, planning your finances has become more crucial than ever. Whether it is higher education, online certifications, or professional upskilling, the expenses involved can be significant. Without proper financial planning, you may...

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Sponsored Post 11 April 2025
As your business expands, your financial needs evolve too. At some point, you will need to transition from a personal account to a business bank account.   This transition marks a significant milestone in your business's growth, and it is essential to approach it with proper knowledge of what...

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Sponsored Post 09 April 2025
Efficient financial management begins with a Savings Account. If you seek convenient and trouble-free banking, you can open a Savings Account online in a few minutes. You can opt for a Zero balance Savings Account when you do not wish to manage a minimum balance.   With effortless steps and a...

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Moneylife Digital Team 24 September 2024
Sharing a Moneylife report on X, Jairam Ramesh, Congress party's general secretary in-charge of communication has urged Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to step in and examine State Bank of India (SBI)'s decision to convert its outstanding debt into equity in Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd...

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IANS 12 February 2024
The central board of trustees of the employees' provident fund organisation (EPFO) has recommended an interest rate of 8.25% on Provident Fund deposits for 2023-24.   At present, the interest rate is 8.15%.   “The move is a step towards fulfilling PM Modi’s guarantee of...

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IANS 10 August 2023
As predicted by economists, the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) did not change the repo rate from 6.50%.   Announcing the decision of the MPC after its three-day deliberations, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said on Thursday that the committee unanimously decided...

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When I was a trainee in Hong Kong, I used to attend the weekly meetings of branch managers, purely as an observer. These meetings gave me an insight into the Bank’s corporate culture.   Most of the attendees were HK-Chinese branch managers, and the rest were British managers who...

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The impasse between the Rajasthan government and doctors, who were on strike for 16 days against the Right to Health bill, ended on Tuesday as both sides came to an agreement.   Consensus was reached between doctors and the government on eight demands on the Right to Health (RTH) Bill...

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IANS 14 January 2023
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday reiterated that crypto currencies are equivalent to gambling, as their perceived value is only make believe.   Addressing a media event here, Das called for a ban on cryptos, saying there is no underlying value in it....

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IANS 02 January 2023
Noting that there is turmoil in crypto assets market, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has suggested a framework for international regulation of such crypto activities.   In it's financial stability report, which was released on 29 December 2022, the central bank has said that "the...

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